AKERMAN’S SHOP ASSISTANT
Internship Location:South Africa
Akerman’s is committed to assisting unemployed youth to gain practical experience in various fields of study.
This program will include a work-based structured approach to experiential learning related to an occupation with an aim to acquire competencies in the abovementioned fields.
Key Responsibilities
- Create import shipments and documentary Letters of Credit
- Communicate with suppliers and clearing agents
- Track and update events on the PLM shipment module
- Ensure compliance and accuracy of import documentation
- Follow up on missing documents, pro-formas, and shipment releases
- Coordinate container schedules for delivery to the DC
- Assist with weekly and month-end reports
- Support special projects and general office admin
Competencies
- Strong planning, organising, and control
- Detail-oriented with high data accuracy
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent communication and service orientation
Who Is Eligible To Apply?
- Applicants must be unemployed after the completion of the tertiary qualification.
- Applicants must submit an affidavit to confirm that the applicant is unemployed.
- Applicants must not have participated in an internship programme previously (subject to verification).
- Prepared to relocate to Pietermaritzburg at own cost.
- Must be computer literate and be prepared to undergo a selection process that will include a competency assessment and structured interview.
How to Apply